Man, 22, accused of trying to kill stepfather with knife

Brion Folsom charged with attempted first-degree murder

A 22-year-old man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder for stabbing his stepfather in the chest with a knife, police said.

Orlando police said Brion Folsom appeared to be studying books about the human anatomy to possibly learn "the best ways to kill" before he attacked.

According to police, Folsom's stepfather texted Folsom's biological father before the attack, saying "Brion is out of control. He is yelling about microchips again. I am in my closet hoping he doesn't try to get in here."

Folsom's biological father arrived at the house and tried to get in between the two, but Folsom attacked his stepfather with a knife and was able to stab him in the chest, police said.

The stepfather called 911.

When the first officer arrived on scene, police said Folsom yelled at him to shoot him and pointed at his head.

The officer said he used his Taser on Folsom, but it had no effect. A second officer on-scene also used his Taser on Folsom, but he continued to struggle and attempted to take an officer's Taser, radio and gun, police said.

Officers were eventually able to get Folsom under control.

Folsom was charged with attempted first-degree murder, battery on a law enforcement officer, armed robbery, resisting an officer with violence, resisting an officer without violence, three counts of aggravated battery and grand theft.

The victim was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center in stable condition.